Infection Control and Safety Flashcards
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A resident has been placed on contact precautions. Which piece of PPE must you put on FIRST before entering the room?
Answer: Gown
The gown is donned first to protect clothing before putting on gloves, which are applied last.
What is the correct order for removing (doffing) contaminated PPE?
Answer: Gloves, gown, mask, hand hygiene
Gloves are removed first because they are the most contaminated item, followed by gown, then mask, with hand hygiene performed last.
A CNA notices a needlestick injury after giving care. What is the FIRST action to take?
Answer: Wash the site thoroughly with soap and water
Immediately washing the wound with soap and water is the first step to reduce the risk of infection before reporting.
Which organism is most commonly associated with healthcare-associated infections spread by the fecal-oral route?
Answer: C. difficile
Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is spread via the fecal-oral route and requires soap-and-water handwashing rather than alcohol-based sanitizer.
When caring for a resident with droplet precautions, the CNA must wear a surgical mask when:
Answer: Working within 3 feet of the resident
Droplet precautions require a surgical mask when within 3 feet (about 1 meter) of the resident.
A biohazard label is required on containers holding:
Answer: Blood or body fluids
Biohazard labels must be placed on containers holding blood, body fluids, or other potentially infectious materials.
How long should an alcohol-based hand rub be rubbed on the hands before it dries?
Answer: 20–30 seconds
Rubbing alcohol-based hand sanitizer for 20–30 seconds until it dries ensures effective pathogen reduction.